Name of Town

Date of Foundation Basis / Source
Matanao, Davao del Sur 22 June 1957

R.A. 1902 s. of 1957

Matanao was formed out of Barrios Kibao, San Vicente, Kibuaya, Managa Km. 67, Sinawilan, New Visayas, Sacub, Upper Malabang, Temongbong, Sinaragan, Maliit Digos, Kapok, Tamlangon, Manga, Buas, New Katipunan, Da-Anama, Upper Kauswagan, and Paitan under the Municipality of Bansalan in the Province of Davao through Republic Act No. 1902 which took effect upon its approval on 22 June 1957.

Reference:

Supreme Court of the Philippines. “REPUBLIC ACT NO. 1902, June 22, 1957.” Supreme Court E-Library. https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/10471